Allreli M811Lu Wired Laser Gaming Mouse – Review

The Allreli M811Lu Wired Laser Gaming Mouse is the first product that I have used from the Allreli product range.  As with all new products, I was sceptical as to how good performance would be.

The product itself looks very nice from the image on the box.  With the black mouse and red lighting design, it really melded nicely with the flame on black design of the packaging.  The front of the box tells you what you need to know about the mouse, from the fact that it has 6 illumination colours, to the 8000 DPI Resolution.  The back of the box lists the mouse specifications and also shows images of the mouse in the different LED colours available.

The mouse itself has a very nice weight and feel to it.  It has a 6ft braided USB cable and comes complete with the DPI button, mouse scroll wheel, forward & back buttons, and obviously the left & right click buttons.  It comes bundled with a user manual and the driver/software CD.

The M811Lu mouse has a very nice, soft touch surface, which only makes it more comfortable to hold.  Speaking of comfort, the mouse has grooves and spaces in all the right places.  My hand sits very comfortably on the mouse with my fingers have places to rest without any discomfort.  This makes using the mouse for extended periods of time a pleasure as it reduces the risk of hand fatigue.  The DPI button not only changes the DPI settings for the mouse, but also the LED colour.  When it comes to setting the DPI range (up to 8200), the easy to use, bundled software makes it easy to do so, as well as customising the mouse to suit your needs.  The buttons are as responsive as you would expect and didn’t seem to miss any clicks, etc, when being used – a good thing when it comes to games that rely on things like this.  The mouse itself has internal memory so that all of the changes you make to the settings are stored, enabling you to access them wherever you use the mouse.

Overall, the Allreli M811Lu Wired Laser Gaming Mouse seems to do the job very well.  For the price that you pay (around £26.00 GBP at time of posting) it does what you would expect and also has a very pleasing look to it.  I enjoyed my time using it and would be happy to use it on a permanent basis.

TeckNet Redragon T21 Gaming Keyboard – Review

Today I have the next product in the latest gaming range from TeckNet, the T21 Gaming Keyboard, to review.  I have been impressed with TeckNet’s gaming range so far, but can the T21 keyboard live up to expectations?

The packaging for the T21 keyboard is what you would expect for a keyboard.  It is very informative, providing information about the macro keys, as well as the anti-ghosting keys.  The box features a nice front view of the keyboard itself, so you pretty much know what you are getting before you even take it out of the box.  The back of the box contains even more information in regards to the keyboard and some of its features.

When I removed the keyboard from the box I was instantly impressed with the build quality of the keyboard itself.  It is very weighty (1.5kg), very sturdy, and the actual style is something that will not look out of place on your desk.  The keyboard boasts a 1.8m braided cable with two gold-plated USB adapters on the end (one to power the keyboard and one to power the USB port on the rear of the keyboard), 20 anti-ghosting keys, a volume control dial, and a USB port on the rear of the keyboard.  The black and red colour scheme goes very well with the rest of the TeckNet gaming range also, so everything fits together nicely, as it should.  Also included in the box is the driver/software CD and a macro expansion module.

Setting the keyboard up was as straightforward as it could be.  Plug in the keyboard to your PC, install the bundled software, and away you go.  Using the PC software, you can then program any key you like to do whatever you want it to – perfect for assigning keys to make your gaming session that little bit easier.  The included macro expansion module clips quite nicely on to the top of the keyboard over the top of the function keys.  You connect this up via the USB 2.0 port on the rear of the keyboard itself and can then program these keys as you wish.

The T21 keyboard features silica gel material under the keys which provides premium elasticity, making the keyboard a dream to use when both gaming and typing.  The volume control lights up a very nice blue colour, so it is easy to find during gaming sessions.  The right hand side of the keyboard has a foldaway arm that you can expand to attach another expansion, if required.  Also included on the keyboard are 20 anti-ghosting keys which gives you the ability to use more than one key at a time – something that is very popular with PC gamers.  The palm rest provides added support and comfort during PC sessions, again, whether it be for gaming or regular use.

After using the keyboard for a prolonged amount of time, it is very comfortable to use.  I have not suffered any hand fatigue whilst playing games, and using the keyboard to type is also a nice experience.  The features seem to cover everything that a gamer would want it to, and everything works as it should.  The quality of the keyboard does not disappoint, and with the price-tag being a lot lower than other gaming keyboards (around £40 GBP), I can see it fast becoming a favourite in the PC gaming community.

TeckNet Redragon Perdition 16400 DPI Gaming Mouse – Review

The TeckNet Redragon Perdition 16400 DPI Gaming Mouse is the next product from the latest TeckNet gaming range that I have for review.

The packaging of the mouse not only catches your eye with its red and black colour scheme, but also because the clear plastic window on the front of the box gives you a pretty much full on view of the mouse itself.  The left side of the front of the packaging shows some information relating to the mouse, as does the right hand side.  The rear of the box shows some more information, including the 12 programmable side buttons, and the 16 million colour breath light.

Removing the mouse from the box was pretty straightforward.  The mouse comes out of the base of the box, and once removed, it is presented to you sat in a nice plastic sleeve.  Included in the box along with the mouse is a user manual, driver and software CD, and a round box for the 8 x 2.4g included weights.  The small round box has a nice red and black design so that it stays in with the colour scheme of the mouse itself.  The mouse has a very nice textured feel to it which adds grip to the mouse for more comfort when in use.  It also has a 6ft braided cable with a gold plated USB connector on the end.  The mouse has 12 buttons on the left side of the mouse, a red power button, two DPI buttons, a mode switching button, the two usual mouse buttons and the scroll wheel.  All buttons on this mouse are also programmable, using the bundled software.  Lastly, the base of the mouse has a space to put in the small weights that are included in the box to help you get the mouse weight to something that suits you, as well as teflon mouse pads.

Getting started was as simple as it gets.  Plug in the mouse, install the bundled software, and away you go.  Using the software was straightforward and allows you to customise the mouse to suit your needs.  You can set up to 5 different user profiles, which is handy depending on the game you are playing.  The DPI can be also be customised within the software – having to choice to be able to use up to 16400 DPI, there should most definitely be a setting that suits everyone.  Being able to customise the breathing LED lighting on the mouse is something that I really like because no matter what colour scheme you have for your gaming setup, it is easy enough to match the mouse up with it.  Alternatively, you can disable the LED altogether if you would rather leave it off.

The mouse itself is definitely well designed.  It has grooves in all the right places, including down the right side of the mouse so that depending on how you are holding the mouse, your fingers actually sit comfortably, resulting in no discomfort during prolonged gaming sessions.  The 12 side buttons are well placed for use, even during fast paced situations.  Having the buttons light up helps also, especially while getting used to each buttons placing, initially.  The mouse itself is made from a nice plastic material which offers grip while in use.  The mouse itself is not smooth to touch, but alternatively has a slightly rough finish to it which eliminates the risk of your hand/fingers slipping off during use.  The buttons are as responsive as they should be, which again, helps during those play sessions where even the slightest delay could make all the difference.  Finally, the logo on the palm rest of the mouse looks really nice with the breathing LED effect.

Overall, I think that the Perdition mouse is a very nice addition to the TeckNet range.  Not only is it competitively priced (£39.99 GBP) compared to other gaming mice of the same quality, but it is very nice to look at, and use.  It does what you would expect of it, and more.  The included software is easy to use and it would suit users of all ages and abilities.  I would highly recommend this mouse to anyone looking for a mouse that does everything, for a fraction of the price.

TeckNet Redragon 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset – Review

TeckNet provide gamers with affordable, high quality gaming accessories.  Their gaming range covers every angle of peripherals that gamers could want and need to have a decent game session.  From that range, today I have the 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Gaming Headset.

My eye was instantly drawn to the packaging of the headset.  The striking red and black design on the box really does go very well with the headset colour scheme.  Also on the box, along with the image of the headset, is other information.  This includes the Multi-Function In-Line Controller, to the Ergonomic Leather Earpads.  On the side of the box is an image of the in-line control along with a list of features.  The rear of the box shows a list of product specifications.

The headset itself is secured in a plastic inlay inside the box.  After removing it from the box, you are greeted with a view of the headset and the in-line controller.  The headset feels very sturdy and well made, as does the in-line control box.  The top of the headband is made from a rubber material and the padding on the inside of the headband is very soft and seems as if it will provide extreme comfort during use.  The rubber material that is used for the headband actually makes the headband extremely flexible which in my experience, is never a bad thing.  The earpads have a very soft padding that feels as if it will add to the comfort factor.  The outside of the earpads both sport the headset logo, as well as the SOMIC branding.  Also on each earpad is a total of 6 red lights – 3 on each side.  The rotating, noise cancelling mic is located on the left side of the headset and also feels very well made, as well as very durable.  Coming down from the left earpad is a red rubberised USB cable which houses the in-line controls, which consist of the volume controls, and two mute buttons – one for the headset, and one for the mic.  Lastly, there is the user manual, and software & driver CD.

When it comes to setting the headset up, it’s pretty straightforward.  I connected the headset up to my PC via the USB cable and installed the provided drivers and software, and was ready to go.

Firstly, I wanted to try out the mic using Mumble.  I was told that my voice was coming through loud and very clear.  In return, I could hear everybody else very clearly.  Next up, I entered a game of World of Tanks to see what the game sound quality was like.  I could instantly hear the difference in the game sound compared to my previous headset.  All sounds were coming through crisp and clear, with an ample amount of bass.  The bass was even more impressive when it came to hearing shots fired from other tanks in the game.  The in-line control box has LEDs that light up when the headset is plugged in, which I thought was a nice effect, especially when coupled with the lights on the earpads (6 on each ear).

The bundled software gives you the ability to set up the virtual 7.1 surround sound effect by allowing you to reposition the virtual speakers so that the sound suits the action you are doing.  The software is very straightforward to use so should be able to be used by any and everyone.

This headset is not only decent for gaming.  I have used this headset for watching TV & movies, as well as listening to music.  The only slight issue I have come across is when I was watching TV using the headset.  I found the bass to be just a little bassy on select TV shows.  Aside from that, listening to music and watching movies, etc, using this headset is as much of a pleasure as it is using the headset for gaming.

Overall, I am VERY impressed with this headset, especially with the £19.99 GBP price tag.  I am not overly experienced when it comes to PC headsets, but when I compare the TeckNet 7.1 headset with the ones I have used and reviewed previously, I honestly think I would prefer to use this headset over others.  Obviously if you want to pay through the nose for a well known, branded headset, then the sound quality is more than likely going to improve, but personally, I have no issues using this £20 headset for an immersive and quality gaming session.

Perixx PX-1100 USB Backlit Gaming Keyboard – Review

When playing your favourite PC games, you want to have an advantage over your opponents. Now all is well and good when playing during the day or when you have lights on, but it can be a real pain when playing in the dark.  This is where illuminated keyboards come into play.

The PX-1100 Keyboard is an illuminated gaming keyboard from Perixx.  This keyboard comes in two versions – one with the UK layout and one with the US layout. I have the UK layout version to review for you today.

The keyboard itself comes in a cardboard box packaging. The box shows you pretty much all of the information you need to know, ranging from features of the keyboard, to the operating systems that the keyboard functions on.

Once removing the keyboard from the box, I found myself instantly I pressed with the build quality. The keyboard is very sturdy and feels very solid to use and hold. Also included is an adjustable palm rest that helps make using the keyboard more comfortable, especially over long periods of time.

The keyboard connects to your PC using a USB plug.  No additional drivers are required as the keyboard is simply a plug and play device. Once connected and the drivers are installed, you can get going straightaway.

The first thing I noticed was the clear backlight colouring of the keyboard. It starts up as blue and you can use the dedicated colour changer button to cycle through the colours. You have the choice of blue, red, and a pink/purple colour. Each colour illuminates all of the keys on the keyboard very well and allows the keys to be seen very clearly when the lighting in the room Is not overly bright. The sides of the keyboard have LEDs that match the colour scheme you choose as your backlight – you can never have too many snazzy lights!There is also a dimmer switch which allows you to set the keyboard brightness to a level that suits you. Finally, there is also an option to turn the backlight off – a great feature for gamers and/or users that would rather not have the light on. The only thing missing really is the green colour backlight and I only mention it because green is my favourite colour.

The keys on the PX-1100 are nicely spaced apart from each other. I have had problems in the past with keyboards having their keys too close together, resulting in regular typos while typing.  I can honestly say that I have not encountered a single issue when typing with this keyboard. The keys are not the noisy type either. They have a nice soft touch to them when typing and are also very responsive – very helpful when both typing and gaming.

The top right corner of the keyboard houses the media buttons, as well as the colour changing button and the dimmer switch dial. You have buttons for play, pause, forward and rewind, and stop, and also the volume and mute buttons.  The adjustable palm rest can be slid in and/or out to fit your needs and hand size. It is also completely remove able if you would rather not use it all – a nice feature for people like myself, who don’t actually use the palm rests.

On the base of the keyboard you will find the standard height adjusters which, as usual, can be clipped out to increase the height at the back of the keyboard. Also included inside of these clips are slightly smaller height adjusters for those people who prefer just a slight elevation to their keyboards. There is also plenty of rubber grips on the base of the keyboard to stop it from moving about when in use.

I feel that I should note that there are not any dedicated gaming keys. For the price you are paying though, which is around £39.99 GBP on Amazon UK at time of posting, this is something that cannot really be complained about. The more money you pay, the more features you will get.

Overall, I am a very big fan of the PX-1100 keyboard. Considering the small price you are paying, you definitely get your moneys worth, and more. The high quality back lighting, the ability to change colour if you want to, and the ease of typing and use, this keyboard is great for gamers and casual users alike.

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System Requirements:

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
USB Port